Furniture Buying Trends 2013 Official

There was a rising demand for "problem-solving" furniture, such as modular sofas , storage beds, and multifunctional pieces that maximized space.

To drive value, manufacturers introduced new categories like outdoor lighting and art , noting that new accessories often became immediate best-sellers. Retail & Manufacturing Shifts Affluent Consumers Are High on Quality Product furniture buying trends 2013

This remained a dominant category, with 5.5 million households planning to purchase bedroom sets in 2013. There was a rising demand for "problem-solving" furniture,

Sales by volume for upholstered furniture grew 4% year-on-year , largely driven by a 44% surge in demand for corner sofas. such as modular sofas

Despite growth, about 34% of consumers postponed furniture purchases in 2013 due to lower household income, while 33% waited for sales. Trending Product Categories